Kisha M. Brown
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Dynamic School Psychologist with extensive experience at Newburgh Enlarged City School District, specializing in trauma-informed practices and individualized education programs. Proven track record in crisis intervention and effective team collaboration, enhancing student outcomes through tailored behavioral plans and restorative practices. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for diverse student populations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Psychologist
Newburgh Enlarged City School District- Temple Hill Academy
Newburgh, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct ongoing counseling for students with a 504 Plan and IEP.
- Adhere to mandated related services according to the student's plan.
- Prior written Notices are created for reevaluations or created on a needed basis if additional testing is required for a student.
- Assessments are conducted on students for triennial reviews.
- Assessments are conducted on students on a needed basis for Initial evaluations.
- Report writing on each student after testing.
- Classroom observations are performed on a needed basis.
- Chairperson for Annual Review meetings throughout the school year.
- Re-entry meetings are conducted for students who have been suspended from school.
- Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans are created for students who require them.
- Restorative practices are performed on a needed basis throughout the school year to remediate any conflicts with students.
- Collaborate with Social Workers to push-in to classes to present important topics to students (e.g., healthy relationships, effective communication, bullying, conflict resolution, etc.).
- Collaborate with outside therapists, Case Managers, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, etc., for students who require the additional support.
- Responsible for push-ins to support the teacher on classroom management with their students in the classroom.
- Collaborate with the Nurse on health management concerns for students who require the support.
- Responsible for any and all duties assigned by the Administration team.
- Collaborate with the Social Workers on a weekly basis for purposes of implementing plans for students in need of one.
- Collaborate with the Social Workers to go over strategies for crisis interventions.
- Collaborate with the Response to Intervention Leader and other teachers on a needed basis for Tier 3 students.
- Collaborate with the Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist for students in 8:1+2 setting, 12:1+1 settings and students who have Integrated Co-teaching services.
School Psychologist
Newburgh Enlarged City School District- North Campus
Newburgh, USA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Conduct ongoing counseling for students with a 504 Plan and IEP.
- Adhere to mandated related services according to the student's plan.
- Prior written Notices are created for reevaluations or created on a needed basis if additional testing is required for a student.
- Assessments are conducted on students for triennial reviews.
- Assessments are conducted on students on a needed basis for Initial evaluations.
- Report writing on each student after testing.
- Classroom observations are performed on a needed basis.
- Chairperson for Annual Review meetings throughout the school year.
- Re-entry meetings are conducted for students who have been suspended from school.
- Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans are created for students who require them.
- Restorative practices are performed on a needed basis throughout the school year to remediate any conflicts with students.
- Collaborate with Social Workers to push-in to classes to present important topics to students (e.g., healthy relationships, effective communication, bullying, conflict resolution, etc.).
- Collaborate with outside therapists, Case Managers, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, etc., for students who require the additional support.
- Responsible for push-ins to support the teacher on classroom management with their students in the classroom.
- Collaborate with the Nurse on health management concerns for students who require the support.
- Responsible for any and all duties assigned by the Administration team.
- Collaborate with the Social Workers on a weekly basis for purposes of implementing plans for students in need of one.
- Collaborate with the Social Workers to go over strategies for crisis interventions.
- Collaborate with the Response to Intervention Leader and other teachers on a needed basis for Tier 3 students.
- Collaborate with the Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist for students who are in 12:1+1 settings, Self-contained setting and students who have Integrated Co-teaching services.
- Collaborate with Transitional Coordinator for students who are in their last year of school.
School Psychologist
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD - Reach Academy
Greenburgh, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily individual/group sessions as per IEP's.
- Progress monitoring was tracked on students' performance.
- Classroom observations were conducted on students who required Functional Behavior Assessments or Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Created Functional Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans for students who require them.
- Consultations with teachers were conducted weekly to help in the process of implementing different strategies that worked for the students.
- Attend Professional developments to keep me abreast of school-wide policy and procedures.
- Participated on the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) committee for students.
- Conducted restorative justice (conflict resolution) to process with staff and students.
- Assist in dog therapy training for students.
Wellness Coordinator
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD - Greenburgh Academy
Greenburgh, USA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted home visits for students that were non-attendance in school.
- Provided daily pick-up (door-to-door) services for students that had difficulties with attending school.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, clinicians, and outside providers for support on implementing plans for students to return to school.
- Implementation of safety plans for the student's well-being in and out of school was provided to students.
- Offer ongoing consultation to wellness staff, teachers and administrators regarding student health and wellness issues.
- Provided outside resources to families who were in need of counseling support.
- Data tracking on student's attendance was tracked on a weekly basis.
- Team meetings were conducted on a weekly basis to discuss any related issues regarding students which included going over the attendance rate of students.
- Monthly check-ins were conducted for the purposes of going over student's progress with families.
School Psychologist LOR (Leave of Replacement)
Woodlands Middle/High School
Hartsdale, USA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided individual and group counseling to students, virtually and in person.
- Consultations with teachers were conducted on a monthly basis for students in the Life Skills program.
- Team meetings with teachers and parents were conducted for students to discuss any challenges that students faced in school.
- Collaborated with teachers, School Psychologist and administration to discuss Program Review (e.g., Integrated Co-Teaching, Self-Contained and Life Skills program).
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare for Annual Reviews.
- Chaired Annual Review meetings for students who lived in the school district and ones who did not live in the district. The students are referred to as 'zone transfer students'.
- Performed assessments on students from elementary school to high school.
- Report writing was created on every student who required testing for Initials or Reevaluations.
- Classroom observations were conducted for Initial testing of students.
- Collaborated with student's outside services providers (therapist, social worker, psychologist, etc.) on a needed basis.
- Random classroom check-ins were conducted throughout the week to visit students in the classroom.
School Psychologist
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD- Kenneth B. Clark Academy
Greenburgh, USA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted daily individual/group sessions as per counseling mandate.
- Reviewed progress monitoring, assuring that students were making improvements within their academic performance.
- Observations in classrooms were done on a weekly basis to keep track of data of students.
- Behavior Intervention Plans were created for students on a needed basis.
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, staff, parents and agencies regarding students.
- Provided crisis intervention, and clinical services within a special education school district for emotionally disabled and learning-disabled students.
- Attended Professional developments to keep me abreast of school-wide policy and procedures.
- Assisted in dog therapy training for students.
School Psychologist Intern
Kenneth B. Clark Academy
Dobbs Ferry, USA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted daily individual/group sessions as per IEP's.
- Assisted clinician in reviewing progress monitoring, assuring that students were making improvements in their academic performance.
- Observations were conducted in the classrooms on a weekly basis to keep track of data of students.
- Assisted in Creating Behavior Intervention Plans on students.
- Consulted and collaborated with administrators, teachers, staff, parents and agencies regarding students.
- Provided crisis intervention, and clinical services within a special education school district for emotionally disabled and learning-disabled students.
- Responsible for attending Professional developments to keep me abreast of school-wide policy and procedures.
- Participated on the PBIS committee for students.
- Assisted with conducting restorative justice (conflict resolution) to process with students.
- Assist in dog therapy training for students.
Education
Master of Science Degree - School Psychology
Mercy College
06.2020
Master's Degree - School Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
06.2017
Skills
- Special education expertise
- Trauma-informed practices
- Individual counseling and group counseling
- Restorative practices
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized education programs
- IEP compliance
- Multitasking strength
- Crisis intervention
- Student assessment
- Report writing
Certification
Provisional Certificate, current through NYS until 08/25, in progress for permanent certificate
Workshops Training And Certificates
- Mandated Reporter Training (Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment)
- DASA (Dignity for all Students Act) Workshop
- Bullying Prevention Workshop
- Child Abuse Workshop
- TCI training (therapeutic crisis intervention)
- LGBTQIA Youth Training
- CPR Training
Timeline
School Psychologist
Newburgh Enlarged City School District- Temple Hill Academy
09.2023 - Current
School Psychologist
Newburgh Enlarged City School District- North Campus
09.2022 - 06.2024
School Psychologist
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD - Reach Academy
06.2022 - 08.2022
Wellness Coordinator
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD - Greenburgh Academy
07.2021 - 06.2022
School Psychologist LOR (Leave of Replacement)
Woodlands Middle/High School
04.2021 - 06.2021
School Psychologist
Greenburgh-North Castle UFSD- Kenneth B. Clark Academy
07.2020 - 08.2020
School Psychologist Intern
Kenneth B. Clark Academy
10.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Science Degree - School Psychology
Mercy College
Master's Degree - School Psychology
The College of New Rochelle
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
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